The NBA might be a month away, but true basketball fans still had their hands full in the offseason with the ongoing 2022 EuroBasket. With the best of the best European teams participating in the competition, this year’s competition was absolutely stacked.
With the biggest NBA stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic leading their respective nations, many expected the likes of Serbia, Slovenia, and Greece to be the dominant forces in the tournament. But with these teams only reaching as far as the quarterfinals, the Finals were set for two powerhouses of Europe: Spain and France. Both nations have had some of the most talented players in basketball and fans certainly anticipated a battle.
NBA Fans React To Spain’s Triumph In EuroBasket
With the likes of 3-time DPOY Rudy Gobert and versatile shooter Evan Fournier, the French team certainly had an edge over the Spanish team. But with the likes of Juancho Hernangomez, Willy Hernangomez, and Usman Garuba, Spain certainly played at a very high level.
With Willy and Garuba cleaning up the boards and blocking shots, the Spanish team put up a dominant defensive display. Undoubtedly though, there was one star who stood out from the rest, Juancho Hernangomez.
Scoring a game-high 27 points, Juancho was an absolute flamethrower in the Finals. With six three-pointers, Hernangomez was sublime in the Finals against France. Many fans were certainly excited to see the Spanish team get an 88-76 win in the EuroBasket.
Bo Cruz was sniping
— KiLBJJ ⁵ ²³ (@KiLBJJ) September 18, 2022
The cruz missile😂😂😂 https://t.co/RlXFIsA2cp
— RhlmV (@rhlm__v) September 18, 2022
Congrats to Spain on winning the 🏆
That means Bo Cruz > Gober and Lorenzo Brown > Evan Fournier
Raptors Bo is a keep! https://t.co/wjiC5zgv0I
— #WeTheN🏀rth (@DimitrinaStanc4) September 18, 2022
bo cruz hopped in his JANSPORT https://t.co/xeq5v8mr42
— 𝑔☤. (@GAIATRAPHOUSE) September 19, 2022
Legend https://t.co/2zhEMtoeL6
— Cole (@ColeWorldx_x) September 18, 2022
Where Rudy at? https://t.co/YLshAF9MLv
— Jake Montemayor (@SlcJake) September 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/thealfredjones/status/1571622749809922048
This mf went Bo Cruz fr https://t.co/45LdwXxdBt
— Mar (@1twiceover) September 19, 2022
Bo Cruzz in da house ! https://t.co/nmxE3YfrOC
— Davy D. Xebec (@MakhtarS) September 18, 2022
Another example of why Rudy is a fraud https://t.co/Er3ME4YEXu
— buck (@hellapoed) September 18, 2022
IN MASAI WE TRUST 🔥 #WeTheNorth https://t.co/3KFLG2mOfg
— william crowder (@williamcrowder_) September 18, 2022
Somewhere Adam Sandler is saying “I told you so” https://t.co/o7GahRG81J
— Coach Rory Poplion (@CoachRoryP) September 18, 2022
THREEEEE POINT GOAAALLL, BO CRUZZZZZ! https://t.co/lkcDGfDPVc
— 🇨🇦𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙒𝙧𝙡𝙙🇵🇭 (@OwnHimBrunson) September 18, 2022
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Bo Cruz been one of them https://t.co/h82iK5bqFl
— ALMIGHTY BPG (@_almightydeej) September 19, 2022
Hustle https://t.co/VXoGkOqm05
— JARHEAD (@Fola_Urban) September 19, 2022
With this win, Juancho surely got some well-deserved praise for his performance in the Finals. Given that he has been given a limited opportunity in the NBA till now, performances like these will surely change how the league looks at Hernangomez and his potential in a winning side next season.
After a disappointing stint with Utah, the forward will suit up for the Toronto Raptors. Given that the Raptors have had a reputation for developing decent centers, Hernangomez finds himself in the right place to succeed.
